Summary:
Plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools. Most companies should be able to match to a specific software development engineer position. Use this position if company does not breakout software development positions such as Software Engineer (Applications) (5141-5146) or Software Engineer (Systems) (5161-5166).Duties & Responsibilities:
As a Senior System Test Engineer, you will design and maintain system tests for our TM500 Product. The TM500 is a UE simulator for testing wireless networks covering UTRAN/LTE/NR technologies. This role is responsible for working with the software and hardware development teams, analysing new protocol features and producing test plans and test cases.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Test Engineer for protocol features
- Capture and diagnose issues in the TM500/E500 product and communicate them to the development team by providing accurate and analytic technical reports
- Producing Test Specifications
- Creating and scripting automated system tests
- Provide high-level technical support to customers relating to the 3GPP defined protocol behaviour and operation of the TM500/E500 product.
- Independently resolving problems encountered in the product
- Working across different teams and with customers to solve problems
Your skills and qualifications will ideally include:
- Degree or equivalent in a Telecommunications, Electronic Engineering or a Software Engineering discipline
- Possess a good understanding of mobile telecoms for at least two technologies from NR (5G), LTE (4G),
- Proven experience in protocol feature analysis and the creation of test plans
- Proven experience in protocol test development
- Analysis captured data against expected outcomes
- Previous experience of writing test Scripting (Python) is desirable but not essential
- The ability to produce good technical documents
- Experience of IP based data applications (e.g., FTP, HTTP, RTSP, VoLTE, VoIP)
- Ability to solve various issues using a variety of methods and techniques
- Proven ability to work with very little input
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient collaboration and team working skills, with the ability to develop and maintain strong productive relationships
- Proven communication skills, both verbal and written
- The ability to work within multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines, both independently and as part of a team
Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:
Skills Required
- Degree or equivalent in telecommunications, electronic engineering, or software engineering
- Good understanding of mobile telecommunications, including at least two technologies such as NR 5G, LTE 4G, or UTRAN
- Experience analyzing protocol features and creating test plans
- Experience developing protocol tests
- Experience analyzing captured data against expected outcomes
- Experience with IP-based data applications such as FTP, HTTP, RTSP, VoLTE, or VoIP
- Ability to produce clear technical documentation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal input
- Strong collaboration, teamwork, verbal communication, and written communication skills
- Ability to work across multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Python test scripting experience
VIAVI Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off options are described as generous, including paid time off with flexible scheduling and work-from-home arrangements. Feedback suggests some teams implement unlimited or discretionary PTO and respect balance through flexible start times.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness initiatives, annual health exams, and emergency medical coverage for travel. Strong medical allowances and an employee assistance program further reinforce perceived coverage depth.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive programs are highlighted through variable pay and bonus structures that can augment base pay. Feedback suggests twice-yearly bonuses may occur when company performance supports it.
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What We Do
VIAVI Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global leader in both network and service enablement and optical security performance products and solutions. Our technologies contribute to the success of a wide range of customers – from the world’s largest mobile operators and governmental entities to enterprise network and application providers to contractors laying the fiber and building the towers that keep us connected
